Christmas is a special time of the year and one which is a time for spending time with loved ones. This means that it can also be a difficult period if you have friends or family members that are abroad who you will not get to see. While you may not get to spend the holidays with them, you can still celebrate and show that you are thinking about them with a thoughtful gift.
So, what are some good gift ideas for loved ones overseas this Christmas? Ideally, this will be something thoughtful which will show that you are still thinking about them and something that will remind them of back home. Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling.
Care Package
One excellent idea is to create a care package for them. This could include a handwritten letter wishing them a Happy Christmas and giving them the latest news, photographs from the last year and a range of their favourite foods and snacks from back home (just make sure that these are non-perishable). With gifts like this is it is a good idea to use third person delivery companies so that you can compare and get the best prices on international shipments from delivery companies such as TNT, DHL, FedEx etc.
Winter Clothing
It is hard to go wrong with clothing when it comes to gift ideas and ordering them a nice winter clothing item, such as a warm jumper, is a thoughtful gift and you could get the item shipped directly to them or send it yourself. Of course, if they are somewhere where the temperatures are high then you may want to opt for something like a nice t-shirt!
Gift Cards
It may not be the most exciting gift but it is one which is sure to be well received. A gift card for their favourite store is something that is easy to buy for someone abroad, plus it gives them the freedom to choose their own gift.
Subscriptions
Another thoughtful gift is a subscription to something that they will enjoy and find useful, plus you do not have to worry about arranging international shipment. There are many different options to consider in today’s day and age, such as a music streaming service, wine boxes, healthy snack boxes, clothing boxes, beauty product boxes etc.
The Christmas period can be tough when you have loved ones overseas but you can still show that they are in your thoughts and celebrate the holidays with a thoughtful gift and these are just a few ideas to consider.